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Avatar for 5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5D LANDSCAPES AND CLEANUP LLC
5.0(
25
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Wow! Hard worker. Spread gravel, removed old tangled fencing, and cleared overgrown vegetation. Has all necessary equipment, large and small. Eager to do work to my satisfaction. Worked for hours in heat. I was worried. . Very personable. Honest. Highly recommended."
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+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Exquisite Touch
Exquisite Touch
4.4(
23
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The best service and Jason was very knowledgeable about plumbing services and repairs. Thank you for your help. Mechelle"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Bathroom remodel
Remodel
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+26

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
Penguin Junk Removal, LLC
5.0(
30
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a deck project with a bunch of leftover debris. It was all cleaned up beautifully! Workers were not only efficient but very pleasant!"
Penguin Team
Penguin Truck 1
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Browning Family Landscaping & Lawn Care -
Browning Family Landscaping & Lawn Care -
4.3(
51
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job! They arrived promptly, they were thorough, professional and my lawn looks great! I would definitely hire them again!"
Simple Flowerbed Design
Simple flowerbed
Simple flowerbed
Retainer wall
Ratainer Wall

+28

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Avatar for Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.
3.7(
81
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Landscape - Minor Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First time experience with landscaping project and Austin did an amazing job helping me navigate the process. Professional, knowledgeable and on time with project from start to finish. Cody Nagy and his team did an amazing job on install and checked in with me to make sure I was satisfied every step of the way. Hardworking and exceptionally polite and professional young me and respectful of my property. The neighbors even complimented them. Will definitely consider them for any future projects."
Custom Raised Outdoor Living Area
Landscapes and Softscapes
Softscape with Custom Lighting Accents (Rear)
Raised Outdoor Living Area
English Garden (Semi-Formal)

+70

Response time3 days
134 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Avatar for Ready Dig Excavation
Ready Dig Excavation
3.7(
35
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a HUGE job that required not only excavation but putting everything back and grading everything the way it should have been. I have worked with enough contractors in my lifetime to know that a job rarely gets done without a couple of issues coming up here and there. I expect that. The most important thing is how the company responds to those issues and how they handle them. I was blown away with not only how well the owner responded but the compassionate attitude he AND his crew showed throughout the process. Now THAT is the true difference between a good company and a great company!"
Sewer inatall
Triming catch basin to grade
Response time3 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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LMB Landscaping & Construction Company
3.5(
46
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, he made sure we were 100% satisfied along the way. Canâ t wait to hire him again!"
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+9

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
3.2(
65
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was friendly and efficient. Project was completed in a timely manner. We were very satisfied with the work that was done. During the course of the project they were very open to our suggestions and completed those jobs to our satisfaction. They did a good job with the clean-up. Our backyard looks great!!"
Patio
Response time4 days
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Construction and Paving
5.0(
2
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Building Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Southgate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had large sections of asphalt removed and replaced. Great work. Workers cleaned up great after job was completed."
Response time8 hrs
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

There is no standard depth for burying a septic tank; they are typically buried anywhere from 4 inches to 4 feet underground. The final depth depends on several factors, including the depth of your main sewer line, the height of the bedrock, soil type, local regulations, and the property's landscape. If you plan to grow grass or plants over the tank, a depth of at least 4 to 6 inches is recommended. Deeper tanks can be more difficult to locate, but a septic professional can help find it for you.

While you can save some money by digging your own pool, you may end up paying more in construction equipment rental fees in the long run. You could, however, focus your DIY energies on lowering the cost of leveling your lawn for your pool or filling in surrounding landscaping after construction.

Trenching and boring are two distinct methods for installing underground utilities. Trenching involves digging a channel using equipment like an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. While it is a simpler process, it causes significant disruption to the surface, landscaping, and surrounding ecosystems.

Boring, also known as directional boring, is a less invasive alternative that uses a drill to create a tunnel for utility lines without disturbing the surface. This method is more precise and is ideal for installations that need to go underneath buildings, roads, or bodies of water. Although boring is less disruptive, it is generally more expensive than trenching.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

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